Master Data Governance & Quality Manager - Finance
// Role Summary
Rolls-Royce is seeking a Master Data Governance & Quality Manager for Finance to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial master data through robust governance processes. This 12-month fixed-term role based in Derby involves collaborating with stakeholders to maintain high data quality standards and support data-driven decision-making.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead the governance framework and strategy for Finance master data lifecycle management.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and accuracy across financial systems.
- Partner with data owners and stakeholders to provide data expertise and improve processes.
- Support the development of a data-driven culture through training and education.
- Requires hands-on experience with SAP Finance master data and Oracle HFM/DRM solutions.
// Role Specification
Master Data Governance & Quality Manager - Finance
Derby, United Kingdom
Full time - Fixed Term - 12 months
Why join Rolls‑Royce?
At Rolls‑Royce, we are proud to have shaped the modern world and are committed to progress. Joining us offers the opportunity to work on world-class solutions within a culture that values individuality, diverse perspectives, and innovation.
Position Summary
The Finance Master Data Governance & Quality Manager is responsible for the governance processes in the management of Finance master data objects. As the primary data steward for Finance master data, this role ensures all changes are managed through correct governance processes and change windows, meeting agreed quality and SLAs. You will work closely with data owners to define data handling and usage requirements, address data quality issues, and ensure Finance master data is accurate and fit for purpose. This role also supports the business in understanding reporting and forecasting requirements, providing subject matter expertise on data management to maintain data integrity and ensure correct reporting outputs, and delivering operational insights throughout the data lifecycle.
What you will be doing:
Governance Framework & Strategy
- Own the creation and maintenance of Finance master data policies, standards, and processes for managing data throughout its lifecycle.
- Define accountability for specific Finance data assets and establish protocols for data access, usage, and protection.
- Develop and lead governance initiatives to improve process and data quality, acting as a responsible Finance data steward.
- Ensure the Finance data governance framework is proactively managed, meets regulatory requirements, and is embedded across the organisation.
- Run the Finance master data governance process, meetings, and data capture input assessment.
Data Quality & Integrity
- Design, measure, and improve data quality standards across the organisation.
- Ensure the integrity of Finance data between systems and improve the accuracy and quality of data available to stakeholders.
- Design performance tracking of Finance master data processes to measure whether data is delivering value as expected.
- Identify data improvement initiatives and prioritise delivery by working closely with the Finance data owners.
Business Partnering & Operational Support
- Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on the management of Finance data used across the organisation.
- Partner with data owners and business stakeholders to improve the efficiency and value of processes by ensuring the right data is available at the right time without errors.
- Establish trust by providing confidence that data is reliable and transparently managed, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Culture & Education
- Support the development of a data-driven culture through the delivery of training, reporting, and education initiatives related to Finance data.
- Support business and projects by providing specialised data SME knowledge.
Position qualifications:
- Experience in Finance master data governance, data quality management, or related roles.
- Proven experience with data governance frameworks, data lifecycle management, and Finance regulatory compliance.
- Proven hands-on experience with SAP Finance master data (Cost Centre, Profit Centre, Hierarchy management, GL’s, etc).
- Experience of Oracle HFM and DRM solutions.
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing relationships with data owners and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead data quality improvement initiatives and implement governance strategies.
- Experience in fostering a data-driven culture.
- Experienced in delivering Continuous improvement initiatives and automation of manual processes.
Regional Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls‑Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls‑Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls‑Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
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